Patents by Inventor Richard T. Perry

Richard T. Perry has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Camshaft holding and installation method
    Patent number: 5247737
    Abstract: A method of holding a camshaft, one end of the camshaft having a bore, the bore having at least one orientation groove on its interior surface, including the steps of attaching an installation tool to an end of the camshaft, the installation tool having a plug end, the plug end having at least one rib about its outer surface, the ribs having a complementary shape to the orientation grooves, the plug end inserting into the camshaft bore, and using the installation tool to guide and orientate the camshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Richard T. Perry, John R. Battye